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Philadelphia 76ers: 7 players Daryl Morey could trade Ben Simmons for

By David Esser

PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 03: CJ McCollum #3 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 03: CJ McCollum #3 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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Philadelphia 76ers Zach LaVine
May 9, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls

My personal favorite on this list, Zach LaVine feels like the perfect offseason target for the Philadelphia 76ers. Another player who fans have been infatuated with for quite some time now, LaVine appears to be entering his basketball-playing prime, and is in danger of wasting it away on a lackluster Bulls team.

LaVine averaged 27.4 points per game this past season while shooting 41.9% from beyond the arc, really establishing himself as one of the top scorers in the NBA. His ability to score at all three levels in particular was really impressive, and something that would translate over beautifully alongside Embiid.

LaVine can orchestrate pick and rolls and dribble hand-offs, can score in transition, and can create for himself when things get stagnate in the half court setting. The Sixers biggest offensive weakness over the past two years has been the lack of a true perimeter shot creator, which is arguably LaVine’s best trait. His insane athleticism gives him the advantage over most wing defenders.

The only hiccup in regards to LaVine is his potential lack of availability. The Bulls went all-in this past trade deadline and acquired Nikola Vucevic, which might signal their (foolish) desire to contend moving forward.